The Canucks were a mess last season under coach John Tortorella, who was unceremoniously fired after one year on the job. With a new coaching staff in place, can Henrik Sedin and company challenge for a playoff berth?

Eriksson established himself in the AHL last season, posting a 24-24-1 record, .911 save percentage and 2.61 GAA with Utica. The talented Eriksson figures to assume at least a timeshare at the AHL level again this season, and could get an opportunity with the Canucks if injury strikes the goalie ranks. He’s still developing, and with another strong showing at Utica, the 2015-16 campaign could mark his breakthrough to the NHL club.

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The Canucks signed Eriksson to a two-year deal in June. The 23-year-old netminder was one of the top goalies in Sweden last year, going 21-9-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average and .931 save percentage while playing for Skelleftea HC of the Swedish Elite League. He’s big (6-2, 190) with quick reflexes while working out of the classic butterfly. Eriksson is expected to compete with Eddie Lack for the backup gig in Vancouver.